Convert CHF to USD
Swiss franc (CHF) to US dollar (USD)
Today’s mid-market reference rate loads in the converter below, with the date it was published.
Calculates in your browser. Only published exchange rates are fetched, from api.frankfurter.dev — the amount you type never leaves your device. Rates are reference rates, not your bank’s.
Good to know
The Swiss franc (CHF, from the Latin Confoederatio Helvetica) is also legal tender in Liechtenstein, and is often treated as a safe-haven currency in uncertain markets.
The Swiss franc and the US dollar
| Fact | Swiss franc (CHF) | US dollar (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | Fr. or CHF | $ (US$) |
| Divided into | 100 centimes (Rappen) | 100 cents |
| Issued by | Swiss National Bank | Federal Reserve |
| Used in | Switzerland and Liechtenstein | United States, and as the official currency of several other countries, including Ecuador, El Salvador and Panama (alongside the balboa) |
| How the rate is set | Floating, with occasional Swiss National Bank intervention | Floating |
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CHF to USD — questions
How do I convert CHF to USD?
Multiply the amount in Swiss francs by the CHF/USD rate. The converter above fetches the day’s reference rate and works it out both ways.
What is the symbol for the US dollar?
$ (US$). The US dollar (USD) is divided into 100 cents and issued by the Federal Reserve.
Is the Swiss franc fixed to the US dollar?
No. Its exchange-rate arrangement: floating, with occasional swiss national bank intervention. The rate therefore changes from day to day.
Why is my bank’s rate different?
This is the mid-market reference rate. Banks, card networks and transfer services convert at their own rate, usually with a margin and sometimes a fee — compare the amount you actually receive.